Manufacturer | Nintendo |
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Type | Hybrid video game console |
Generation | Ninth generation |
Release date | USA: March 3, 2017 JP: April 28, 2017SA: May 14, 2017AU: May 20, 2017 EU: December 12, 2017 |
Media | Nintendo Switch Game Card, download |
Controller input | Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller |
Online services | Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo eShop |
Backward compatibility | No compatibility |
Predecessor | Wii U Nintendo 3DS |
The Nintendo Switch (known as NX before its release) is a video game console created by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Wii U and was released on March 3, 2017.
The Switch is a hybrid console, similar to the lesser known Sega Nomad. The player can either connect it to a television or use it by itself as a handheld gaming device. It uses controllers called Joy-Cons, which can attach to both sides of the console. They can be attached to a grip when playing on a TV. The Joy-Con also have a feature known as HD Rumble, which allows for immersive vibration of the controllers. There is an infrared sensor on the bottom of the right Joy-Con that can detect shapes, and distance.